She said: “A large amount of applause has to go to the Welsh ladies who are wonderful and fiery. Welsh gents need to relax and give the ladies what they’re asking for.

“I think men are a little bit lazy. Men do quite like ladies who take charge. Maybe men are frightened of these sexy women.”

Becky, who grew up in Wales, said: “I think men have far more body issues than we give them credit for. They come across as quite confident on the surface but they are far more worried about their sexual performance than we think.”

She said it was a shame that only 48% of Welsh people were happy with their sex lives. And Becky suggested could be why so many people look to other avenues for satisfaction – such as brothels.

Becky said: “People should be making more of an effort to have sex. People think we’re very liberated sexually in the UK. But I think people are a little frightened of sex and are a bit scared of it. It’s still a taboo subject. Sex is something that should be more celebrated. It’s a natural bodily function and is good for you.”

Becky said the results of very few people having sex more than once a week are down to people being too tired.

She said: “People are working, trying to pay the bills and are stressed. I recommend that they turn their gas off and keep each other warm.”

Hazel Cushion, managing director of erotic fiction company Xcite Books based in Bedlinog, thinks that in today’s economy people are in fact spending more time in the bedroom than they are spending money.

She said: “The results of this survey aren’t surprising when you consider that here at Xcite Books we’re a seeing a trend amongst our female readers towards embracing the idea that sexiness is a state of mind, not a dress size.

“The rise in the popularity of erotic fiction has paved the way for women to express their inner sexuality. It’s encouraging to know that more women feel comfortable in their own skin, which in turn helps them to feel more confident in the bedroom. With less money in their pockets, many people are too worried to go pubbing and clubbing every weekend but it’s thrilling to see that rather than people tightening their belts, they’re being whipped off for a great night in instead.”

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